Junior Geotechnical Field Technician
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Construction
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Road Construction -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Road Construction
Geo Stabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and Road Guard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand.
GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. Road Guard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services.
Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience.
Why Choose GSIIf you're starting your career in geohazard, environmental, or a similar construction-focused industry, you probably want to learn from the best. Why grow with us?
Skills- Great teams filled with hardworking people from every walk of life, committed to quality, safety, and teamwork.
- Clear, supported advancement into senior technician and crew leadership roles as you develop expertise.
- A deep backlog of important work—you stay busy helping communities year round across Canada.
- Company ownership—yes, you become an owner here.
- Commitment to doing things the right way and putting the best tools in your hands.
What You’ll Execute
As a junior geotechnical field technician, you’ll work on slope stabilization and emergency response projects across Canada. Your specific tasks vary by project—on any given week you might be drilling, applying shotcrete, installing soil nails, pumping grout, or setting anchors.
Your Core Responsibilities Include- Executing geohazard mitigation techniques under experienced supervision: shotcrete application, drilling, soil nail wall installation, anchoring, grouting, and slope stabilization systems
- Operating equipment safely and maintaining tools and machinery
- Following safety plans rigorously—protecting yourself and the team is priority #1
- Learning multiple disciplines and building technical depth across all techniques we use
- Supporting jobsite organization, equipment care, and quality standards
- Communicating clearly with team members and supervisors
What You Bring
You’ll thrive here if you’re safety-first, eager to learn, reliable, and committed to developing technical excellence across multiple disciplines.
Required- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0–2 years of construction experience (geotechnical, environmental, civil, or related fields a plus, but willingness to learn is key)
- Enthusiasm for hands‑on technical work and equipment operation
- Strong commitment to safety and following procedures
- Clear communication skills—able to take direction and ask clarifying questions
- Flexibility to travel and adapt to varying schedules across Canada
- Valid driver's license (Class 5 or equivalent; Class 1 Commercial an asset)
- Experience with construction equipment, power tools, or machinery
- Basic knowledge of geotechnical terminology
- Previous safety training or certifications
- Outdoor work in varied Canadian climates (mountains, plains, coastal regions, variable seasons)
- Typical construction-site hazards, noise levels, and weather exposure
- Regular lifting of 50–75 lbs+
- Regional travel across Canada as needed (typically 30–50% depending on project schedule)
This is an hourly technician role with clear earning potential:
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